Admissions & Aid

USAHS focuses on providing the best and more appropriate academic and financial aid counseling throughout the admissions process. Whether applying to a first-professional, campus based program or a post-professional distance program, an assigned Enrollment Advisor is available to assist you from application to acceptance.

About

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.

Admissions & Aid

USAHS focuses on providing the best and more appropriate academic and financial aid counseling throughout the admissions process. Whether applying to a first-professional, campus based program or a post-professional distance program, an assigned Enrollment Advisor is available to assist you from application to acceptance.

About

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.

Research Interests

Teamwork and empowerment within medical care and results on patient satisfaction, health care policy influences on total cost of care, and value in health care, including patient reported and discrete data elements in patient outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

Athletic Training

BACKGROUND

Dr. Bruning is Executive Director Orthopedic Service Line for Holy Cross Medical Group and Hospital, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Bruning is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Alliance of Orthopedic Executives (AAOE), and on the Board of Directors for the Athletic Trainers Physician Practice Society (ATPPS). He has worked with orthopedic clinics in administrative roles for over ten years. Prior to moving into full time administration, Dr. Bruning was the head athletic trainer and instructor for health sciences at Gustavus Adolphus College. He has over 25+ years as an athletic trainer working with all levels of athletes. During that time he has been involved with State, Regional, and National athletic training organizations in leadership roles, been active with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and the Board of Certification (BOC).

In 2015 Dr. Bruning was awarded the President’s Award by the AAOE for his dedication and leadership of the Advocacy Council. In 2016 Paul was awarded the Dan Libera Service Award by the BOC. Dr. Bruning remains very active in advocacy and legislative work along with his responsibilities as a C-Level executive.